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Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management

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KU Weight Management

Position Title:

Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (KU Weight Management)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a Research Assistant with a passion for health and wellness. The ideal candidate will be adept at both one-on-one and group-based health education or exercise and has experience working with various populations. This individual will play a crucial role in assisting with the implementation and evaluation of weight management interventions, conducted both in-person and remotely.

Research Assistants within the division support all stages of implementing and executing studies and projects, participate in data collection, and outcome testing in a variety of physical activity, nutrition, and weight management interventions. This position may grow as warranted with opportunities to build and enhance skills, duties, and responsibilities.

About The Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management:

The Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management at KUMC is dedicated to conducting high-quality research to help understand, prevent, and treat obesity and related diseases. The Division has successfully maintained continuous funding for 26 years to support clinical trials from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a variety of industry partners, and private foundation grants. We believe in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to research and strive to create a supportive, enriching environment for all team members. We conduct studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating obesity and related conditions in a variety of populations and health conditions.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Assist in the execution and evaluation of a variety of physical activity, nutrition, and weight management interventions in various populations including those with Down syndrome, Autism, and mobility related disabilities.
• Act as a health educator and/or exercise specialist, providing one-on-one and group-based education sessions for participants in intervention studies.
• Collaborate with research team members, including faculty investigators, to maintain compliance with each study protocol.
• Assist with communicating program offerings and attracting potential participants.
• Documentation and data entry of participant progress and maintaining accurate and detailed records in compliance with ethical guidelines and university policies.
• Work together with other team members to manage day-to-day study activities and support outcome testing including, anthropometrics and other data related to diet, physical activity, behavior change and body composition.

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Work Environment

• Work multiple locations within Kansas City and Lawrence.
• Work some evenings depending on study roles and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Exercise Science, Public Health, Nutrition, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Edu ation: Master\'s degree.

Work Experience:

• Previous experience working in a clinical or research setting, preferably related to weight management.
• Experience with meal planning, preparation, and education.
• Experience with various populations, including those with intellectual or physical disabilities.
• Experience with data entry.
• Additional professional certifications in exercise or health education.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and